Category Archives: Skill Acquisition

Success Quote: Jill Ellis on Pressure

Posted on July 1, 2019 by David Motto

Some teams will visit pressure. But we live there.Jill Ellis, Head Coach,U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team Where do you live? Does pressure make you buckle under, or does it make you rise to the challenge and feel invincible? Channeling nervousness, … Continue reading →

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Success Quote: Paul Arden on Achieving the Unachievable

Posted on April 25, 2019 by David Motto

You can achieve the unachievable. Firstly you need to aim beyond what you are capable of. You must develop a complete disregard for where your abilities end.Paul Arden

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Success Quote: Paul Arden on Ambition

Posted on March 25, 2019 by David Motto

Talent helps, but it won’t take you as far as ambition. Everybody wants to be good, but not many are prepared to make the sacrifices it takes to be great.Paul Arden

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Building Good Habits: What Science Tells Us

Posted on March 13, 2019 by David Motto

When you think of the word “habit,” I’ll bet you instantly think of something bad for you. Smoking, drug use, and binge eating may come to mind. What about good habits? Things like regular exercise, saying “please” and “thank you,” … Continue reading →

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Make More Time: Understand How Technology is Designed

Posted on March 10, 2019 by David Motto

Working for just a few minutes a day on long-term goals is an effective means to change your life for the better and is one of the principles of my Ten Minute Virtuoso method for mastering skills and learning efficiently. … Continue reading →

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Ten Minute Virtuoso Tip: Do One Small Thing Today

Posted on March 9, 2019 by David Motto

I talk to a lot of people who want to: learn a new skill start a new hobby improve a professional skill begin a creative project absorb and retain some new information Nearly all of these people contact me because … Continue reading →

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Practice Quote: Vince Lombardi

Posted on March 6, 2019 by David Motto

Practice does not make perfect.Only perfect practice makes perfect. Vince Lombardi

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Ten Minute Virtuoso Tip: Slow Down

Posted on March 4, 2019 by David Motto

Working on mastering a new skill? If you want to learn that skill as efficiently and effectively as possible, there is one absolute must-have strategy: Slow Down! To truly hone a skill, you must be able to analyze what you’re … Continue reading →

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Increase Your Focus: Shut Out the World

Posted on March 2, 2019 by David Motto

When you’re serious about focusing on one thing right now, it’s best to cut yourself off from everything else that might distract you or make you think about something different. Here are several easy steps to shut out the world … Continue reading →

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Question Your Brain: “What You See Is All There Is” Decision Making

Posted on March 1, 2019 by David Motto

Taking your thoughts at face value can lead to undesired outcomes. This is especially true when you make a quick decision about what to do next in your quest to achieve your ultimate goal. Your brain can play tricks on … Continue reading →

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